COURTNEY HILL
Carey,OH
Summary
Results-driven Operating Room Registered Nurse offering 15-year background providing pre- and post-operation care to patients. Well-versed in preparing patients for procedures, assessing patient condition and performing post-operational tasks such as transporting patients, bandaging and stitching. Passionate and committed professional recognized for compassionate, calm demeanor. Certified in CNOR, ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Dependable Operating room nurse with excellent organizational and communication skills. Offering 15 years of experience in a healthcare support position and exceptional collaboration abilities. Competent in standard medical equipment and diagnoses. Seeking a position as a Scrub Nurse.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Lead
Bon Secors Mercy Health
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained thorough documentation of assessments, treatments, interventions, and responses for accurate recordkeeping purposes.
- Participated in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the nursing team.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
Supply Chain Supervisor
Toledo Clinic
10.2020 - Current
- Performed cycle counts to confirm availability accuracy for more than 1000 inventory items.
- Analyzed policies and optimized procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Led 3 team members to perform multiple tasks in accordance with project initiatives.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Enhanced supply chain processes at all levels, including strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Managed daily clinical functions and resource allocation operations.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Lead
Toledo Clinic
11.2009 - Current
- I have been a registered nurse for 15 years, 13 of those of the operating room.
- I worked on a cardiac step down floor all thru nursing school and also floated to other areas.
- I'm very organized, detail orientated person.
- I arrive on time for work and can multi-task.
- Worked on quality improvement and infection control.
- Became infection control nurse at Toledo Clinic.
- Lead huddles on a regular basis.
- Participated in peer review.
- Was acting Director of Nursing and led a AAAASF survey that passed.
- Charge nurse for the operating room, ran the OR schedule.
- Made surgery schedules for the day, call schedules, coordinated with physicians and surgery schedulers on surgery schedule.
- Worked on quality improvement and infection control.
- Scrubbed and circulated in the OR, worked pre op and PACU as needed.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Verified dosage of prescribed medications and checked for contradictions and potential complications before administering to patients.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques.
- Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Transferred patients from operating rooms to recovery rooms using stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Staffing
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, leading to smoother operations and improved overall teamwork.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tiffin Mercy Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2009
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Transferred patients from operating rooms to recovery rooms using stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH2005
Skills
- Director
- Nursing
- Quality improvement
- Supplier negotiations
- Contract development and management
- Systems and automation applications
- Organization
- Working collaboratively
- Relationship building
- Analytical
- Decision-making
- Collaboration
- PPE use
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Supervision
- Basic life support
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Clinical decision making
- Nursing leadership
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Nurse leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Electronic charting
- EMR systems
- Team development
- Clinical quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
Certification
CNOR
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Lead
Bon Secors Mercy Health
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Staffing
09.2021 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Supervisor
Toledo Clinic
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Operating Room Lead
Toledo Clinic
11.2009 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tiffin Mercy Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
CNOR
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